Government policies are destoying people's lives, but our elected officials don't give a rat's whisker. They have almost guaranteed lifetime employment with generous benefits.
What a bunch of immoral tools.
"These men (government officials), in point of fact, are seldom if ever moved by anything rationally describable as public spirit; there is actually no more public spirit among them than among so many burglars or street-walkers." ~ H.L. Mencken
” and do you think this might be related to health insurance”
Maybe. But there’s also the perception (fact?) that older workers cost more in terms of wages.
The gov’t still hasn’t figured out that continual doses of medical marijuana do not cure the cancer. Meanwhile, the patient doesn’t realize it’s spreading.
Not only are the Boomers getting shut out now, but, even more importantly, the current graduating generation is stuck at the side of the road. Worse, when the job market improves (who knows when), they will be a generation with no career experience, and will continue to get passed over for fresh kids recruited out of institutions of higher learning. These students will probably be educated on this horrific business environment, and companies will take them over its victims. In other words, there might be half-a-generation of young adults going to college for nothing, and then getting saddled with the recourse-eligible loans. These are the ones that will take up the pitchforks in despair. They will be hungry, and they will be strong.
But wait ... sometimes it gets even worse ...
Not only am I out of work and over 55, but I’m trying to escape a dying industry (newspapers) and I need to change careers on top of it.
Some college kid with a shiny new degree might be able to land an entry-level job in their chosen field, but good luck landing even an interview (I’ve had TWO in the last 10 years!) when you’re over 55 and have little or no experience!
The sad part is that one would think a lifetime of assorted experience is worth something. I’ve already made all my rookie mistakes and most of my major-league bonehead plays, too. But that doesn’t matter.
They see gray, you go away.
This seems to be hitting a lot of us. We are self employed, and business has fallen off a cliff. Mr G is a legend in his industry, and we are still squeeking by..... barely.
We opted to take early retirement for 2 reasons...
1) We get into taking our SS while it is here... won’t be for long we feel.
2) Because we have a child under 18, both our child and I get an additional 50% each of Mr G’s social security.
It’s nice to know the mortgage is paid if things get worse.
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For the Unemployed Over 50, Fears of Never Working Again
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What a shock.
We have a President that hopes to ENSLAVE as many Americans as possible
to handouts from the Federal and state guvmints.
E.g., people over 50 and new university grads.
What a shock.
From a President that’s a Marxist/Communist/Socialist (take your pick).
I’m 50 and out on disability right now. My plan, when I’m able to return to work, is work for myself. I was a legal secretary, but I’m also a notary public and loan signing agent, so I’ll register with the local mortgage companies - loan signing work pays $150-200 for about 1-2 hours work. Most loan signing agents are turning down work - especially if it’s evening or weekend work (which I’m willing to do).
I’m also going to go back to work as a collectibles dealer, which I did for about 10 years back in the 1990s. I still have all my contacts, etc.
Between those two things, I should be okay, money-wise.